It begins and ends in front of the country club, located off U.S. 70 East in New Bern.

It is touted as an event for competitive runners to work on times or non-competitive runners to just participate for fun.

A Dog’s Dream is a sponsor, which includes all leashed pets being welcome to join in.

Register in person on race day or at early registration/packet pickup, which will be held at Twin Rivers on YMCA Lane in New Bern. Pick-up times are 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers and top three in each age group. Age groups include 14 years & under, and continue in four-year increments to 70 and older.

This year’s Kid’s Dash will be immediately following the 5K Run/Walk. All children 12 years and under are invited to participate in the 40-yard dash. All participants in the Kid’s Dash will receive a prize. There also will be prizes for the best and most creatively decorated stroller, best Thanksgiving costume and participant who traveled the furthest to participate.

The 5K course will go through the Taberna neighborhood, with the start and finish located near the entrance of the Taberna Country Club.

The event will be chip-timed by Run the East. All runners need to wear their timing chip in order to be officially timed.

On the web; runtheeast.com

Call Tara Moore at 638-8799.

In Pamlico County, a holiday tradition continues with Oriental’s Thanksgiving morning bike ride. The rules are simple —be at the Town Dock at 9 a.m. What follows is a leisurely ride around the village, looking at the sights and talking with townspeople.

Here is a sample of other top events as the holiday season gets into full swing:

The Live Nativity is a tradition at the Oriental Spirit of Christmas, scheduled for 2 p.m. on Dec. 14 on the lawn of the United Methodist Church.

The casting call —wise men, humble shepherds, small sheep, angels and the central characters Mary, Joseph and the innkeeper —is Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. The casting is at the church on Freeson Street.

There are parts for anyone who wants to participate. Those unable to attend can contact Macy Watts at 670-3091 or email macytw1997@gmail.com

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Artists of New Bern will offer “Random Acts of Artistic Kindness” to shoppers in downtown on Friday.

Enticing pieces of free art will be hidden in plain sight, waiting to be claimed.

It is a project of Community Artist Will, or CAW.The works of art will be identified by special tags, so finders can be keepers.

Those finding art are only asked to take a photo of it at the site and submit it to the CAW special log-on, “Random Acts of Kindness” on the web site: artworkfound.com

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“Beary Merry Christmas” begins Friday at Bear Plaza on Middle Street in New Bern, with “Light Up the Season” beginning at 4 p.m.

Santa arrives at 5 p.m. There are activities for the children along with local artists and performers.

Santa helpers will take photos with Santa for $5 through Dec. 24. Many stores downtown will be open until 8 p.m. on Fridays and until 6 p.m. on Saturdays each week through the holidays.

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Christmas “Bear” Trolley Tours are Friday and Saturday at 5:30 and 7 p.m. It is a 60-minute trolley tour through the downtown historic district, highlighting the holiday decorations that downtown merchants are showcasing in their windows.

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Tryon Palace opens its gates for the holiday season on Friday with “Seasons of Delight.” Offering the beauty and enchantment of colonial America’s early Christmas celebrations, events and attractions continue through Jan. 5 and include seasonally inspired décor, a candlelight masquerade and a free ornament workshop for children.

For more information about specific holiday date events at Tryon Palace, call 639-3500 or on the web: tryonpalace.org

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The “Christmas Tree Ship” arrives at SkipJack Landing at the foot of Pollock Street on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Purchase your tree to help support Coastal Carolina Classrooms. Trees of 6 and 8 feet will be available, along with 24-inch wreaths. The trees are Fraser firs, cut just before delivery. For more information, call 638-7862.

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The New Bern Farmers Market hosts a “Very Beary Christmas Craft Sale” on Saturday at the South Front Street market.

It is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with artists and crafters offering handmade unique gifts for the holidays, along with homemade edibles and fresh local produce.

Call 637-4172. On the web: newbernfarmersmarket.org

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Bear Hands Art Factory hosts a “Gift Making Workshop: Make a Clay Bird Family” on Saturday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Pollock Street studio.

Construct a family of birds out of clay, all dressed for winter. Shelley Mathiot guides the process of hand-building and decoration. The art will be fired, glazed and ready for pick up in time for holiday gift-giving.

Admission is $45 and includes instruction, materials and firing. On the web: bearhandsart.com

Charlie Hall can be reached at 252-635-5667 or Charlie.hall@newbernsj.com

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